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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.52 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.52 and 158.27 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.52 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.52 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.52 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 42,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181.38/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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